Rutschman’s Grand Slam Sinks Astros Early in Doubleheader Opener
Peter Lambert gave the Houston Astros exactly what they needed through the first four innings of Thursday’s doubleheader opener in Baltimore—and then the fifth inning arrived. Lambert worked into the fifth inning, allowing a Jeremiah Jackson RBI…
Brice Matthews Breaks Through: Astros Rookie Delivers First Signature Game
Not long ago, Brice Matthews stood in the gym at Atascocita High School while roughly 4,000 students cheered his name. The Houston Astros had called him up to the big leagues, and his old school was retiring his No. 3 jersey. His parents, Stephen and…
Teng’s First Start Cut Short as Astros Drop Series Opener in Baltimore
Kai-Wei Teng’s first start of the season lasted just three innings, and the Houston Astros could not overcome an early deficit, falling to the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Tuesday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Teng, moved from the bullpen to the…
Astros Swept by Rockies in 9–1 Rout as Javier Exits with Shoulder Tightness
DENVER — It was over almost before it started. Cristian Javier exited in the second inning with shoulder tightness, AJ Blubaugh allowed five runs without recording an out, and the Houston Astros were routed 9-1 by the Colorado Rockies to complete a sweep…
A’s Beat Astros 11-4, End Five-Game Win Streak
WEST SACRAMENTO — The Houston Astros’ five-game winning streak came to a crashing halt Friday night, falling 11-4 to the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park to open a three-game series. Cristian Javier lasted just 3⅔ innings, allowing six runs…
McCullers Dominates, Altuve Homers Twice as Astros Rout Red Sox 8-1
HOUSTON — Lance McCullers Jr. looked like the pitcher the Astros have been waiting on, and Jose Altuve reminded everyone why he remains the engine of this lineup. Together, they powered Houston to an 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night at…
Astros Beat Marlins 1–0 as Shay Whitcomb Delivers RBI Double
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Shay Whitcomb broke a scoreless tie with an eighth-inning RBI double, and a group of Houston relievers combined to hold the Miami Marlins off the board as the Houston Astros secured a 1–0 win Sunday at CACTI Park of the Palm…
With Peña Sidelined, the Astros Have Options—But None Is Perfect
Jeremy Peña’s fractured finger has handed the Houston Astros an uncomfortable question with Opening Day just weeks away: Who plays shortstop if he cannot? The good news is that Houston is not without answers. The bad news is that none is especially…
Astros Beat Orioles 4-2 as Brice Matthews Sparks Rally in Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. — Brice Matthews helped ignite a three-run third inning and Houston’s bats stayed productive through the middle frames as the Astros defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium. Matthews, one of the most closely…
Cardinals Hit Four Homers as Astros Fall 9-4 in Jupiter
JUPITER, Fla. — While Houston’s home squad was being shut out in West Palm Beach, the Astros’ split-squad group ran into a power surge in Jupiter. The St. Louis Cardinals launched four home runs in a 9-4 win over the Astros at Roger Dean Chevrolet…